Palestinian worshipers clashed with a group of rightist Israelis who entered the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Wednesday under armed guard.

Witnesses told Ma'an that a group of extremists led by Yehuda Glick, who chairs the Temple Mount Heritage Fund, entered the mosque compound through the Moroccan Gate.

Palestinian worshipers hurled fireworks at the group and shouted 'Allah Akbar' in opposition to the visit. Shortly afterward, Israeli police officers escorted the group out of the compound via the Chain Gate.